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Rep. Martinez named to House Finance Committee

Sun-News report

Posted:
01/18/2013 05:35:01 PM MST

SILVER CITY —On the opening day of the 51st New Mexico Legislature, Speaker of the House W. Ken Martinez, D-Grants, appointed Rep. Rudy Martinez, D-Bayard, as a member of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.

Martinez represents Do a Ana, Grant and Sierra counties.

"I'm honored to be entrusted with this important and honorable position," Martinez said.

"I would like to commend Speaker of the House Kenny Martinez for his recognition of the abilities Rep. Rudy Martinez brings to the fiscal duties of the state," said Senator Howie Morales, D-Silver City, who sits on the Senate Finance Committee. "In addition, having a legislator sit on both chambers' finance committees is a tremendous voice for our constituents."

Southwest New Mexico is well-represented and plays prominent roles in New Mexico's finance committees.

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